APPSC Group II · Syllabus
APPSC Group II Syllabus 2027 — every subject & topic
APPSC Group II syllabus: 2 subjects (General Studies and Mental Ability, History, Culture and Geography of Andhra Pradesh) and 57 topics. APPSC Group II Screening Test: 150 questions, 150 marks, 150 minutes, each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question (APPSC notice, 7 Dec 2023). Official syllabus and notification: psc.ap.gov.in.
The complete APPSC Group II Services Prelims syllabus: 2 subjects, 57 topics. 10 topics below link to free study notes. Practise by topic in a topic-wise mock →
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APPSC Group II Screening Test exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | — | 30 |
| Geography | — | 30 |
| Indian Society | — | 30 |
| Current Affairs | — | 30 |
| Mental Ability | — | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Time: 150 minutes · Negative marking: each wrong answer is penalised with 1/3rd of the marks prescribed for the question · Language: English, translated into Telugu · Source: APPSC notice, 7 Dec 2023 (Scheme for Screening Test, page 5, dated 7 Dec 2023). “—” = not printed in the notice.
Exam pattern last checked 29 Sept 2026 (IST).
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weightage ×2- History of India and Indian National Movement →
Ancient India - Indus Valley to Gupta Period · Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate to Mughals · Modern India and Freedom Movement · Social and Religious Reform Movements
- Indian Polity and Governance →
Constitutional Framework and Features · Governance and Administrative Structure · Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies · Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Geography of India →
Physical Geography - Landforms, Climate, Resources · Economic Geography - Agriculture, Industries, Trade · Environmental Geography and Ecology
- Indian Economy →
Economic Development and Planning · Agriculture, Industry and Services Sectors · Banking, Finance and Fiscal Policy · Current Economic Issues and Reforms
- Science and Technology →
Basic Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology · Information Technology and Digital India · Space Technology and Applications
- Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning →
Logical and Analytical Reasoning · Data Interpretation and Sufficiency · Puzzles and Problem Solving
- Current Affairs →
National Events and Issues · International Events and Relations
History, Culture and Geography of Andhra Pradesh
weightage ×1.8- Ancient and Medieval History of AP →
Satavahanas and Early Dynasties · Kakatiya Dynasty · Vijayanagara Rule in AP
- Modern History of Andhra Pradesh →
Qutub Shahis and Hyderabad State · Freedom Struggle in Andhra Region · Formation and Reorganisation of AP
- Arts, Culture and Heritage of AP →
Telugu Literature and Language · Performing Arts - Kuchipudi, Folk Arts · Temples, Monuments and UNESCO Sites
- Geography of Andhra Pradesh
Physical Features and Climate · Water Resources and River Systems · Agriculture, Industries and Minerals
- Political and Administrative System of AP
State Government Structure · Local Administration and Panchayati Raj · State Development Schemes and Programs
- Economy of Andhra Pradesh
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors · Infrastructure and Industrial Development
- Social Issues and Welfare in AP
Education System and Initiatives · Health and Medical Services · Social Welfare Programs
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